Textile Finishing Chemicals Market Report 2026

The textile finishing chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.81 billion in 2025 to $9.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of textile manufacturing capacity, growth of apparel and home textile demand, increasing use of chemical finishing processes, advancements in textile chemistry, rising demand for comfort-enhanced fabrics.

The textile finishing chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable textile production, rising adoption of specialty finishing chemicals, expansion of technical textile applications, growing demand for high-performance fabrics, increasing investments in green chemistry solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of eco-friendly finishing chemicals, rising demand for performance-enhancing textile treatments, growing use of anti-microbial and uv-resistant finishes, expansion of functional finishing applications, enhanced focus on fabric quality and durability.

The rapid growth of the apparel industry is expected to drive the growth of the textile finishing chemicals market going forward. The apparel industry comprises businesses that manufacture clothing intended for individuals to wear. Textile finishing chemicals are used in processes such as cutting, washing, dyeing, coating, and sewing fabrics to produce apparel and accessories like footwear, outerwear, pants, and tops. For example, in May 2025, Uniform Market LLC, a US-based uniforms and workwear solutions platform, reported that global consumer spending in the apparel industry reached $2.4 trillion and is projected to grow to $2.88 trillion by 2029. Therefore, the rapid expansion of the apparel sector is boosting demand for textile finishing chemicals.

Major companies in the textile finishing chemicals market are developing advanced solutions, such as bio-based formulations, to reduce reliance on fossil-derived chemicals while maintaining effective stain-release performance. Bio-based formulations are chemical products where a portion or all raw materials are derived from renewable biological sources instead of fossil fuels. For instance, in April 2024, Devan Chemicals NV, a Belgium-based specialty chemical company, launched a perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free stain-release technology with 40% bio-based content. This technology protects textiles from water- and oil-based stains while supporting sustainability goals and providing enhanced fabric protection without harmful chemicals.

In June 2023, Pulcra Chemicals, a Germany-based chemical company, acquired Tanatex Chemicals for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is set to enhance Pulcra Chemicals' sustainability efforts and strengthen its standing in the textile auxiliary market. Through this deal, Pulcra aims to broaden its portfolio and further its dedication to eco-friendly chemical technologies in the global textile industry. Tanatex Chemicals, based in the Netherlands, is an international company that focuses on developing and producing performance-enhancing chemicals for the textile sector.

Major companies operating in the textile finishing chemicals market are Archroma, BASF SE, Huntsman Corporation, Clariant AG, Rudolf Group, Pulcra Chemicals, Tanatex Chemicals, CHT Group, Nicca Chemical Co. Ltd., Fineotex Chemical Ltd., Sarex Chemicals, Rossari Biotech Limited, Resil Chemicals, Indofil Industries Limited, Dystar Group, Lanxess AG, Solvay SA, Wacker Chemie AG, Evonik Industries AG, Dow Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the textile finishing chemicals market in 2025. The regions covered in the textile finishing chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the textile finishing chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The textile finishing chemicals market consists of sales of finishing auxiliaries such as antistatic agents, antimicrobials, water repellents, and reactive dyes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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